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U.S Rep. Lloyd Doggett took a political risk by calling on Biden to step aside. It worked.
WASHINGTON — Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Austin sent a shockwave through Capitol Hill when he became the first Democrat in Congress to call on President Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race after his poor debate performance against Donald Trump. As it turned out, Doggett opened the floodgates....
Texas woman’s lawsuit after being jailed on murder charge over abortion can proceed, judge rules
A Texas woman who was jailed and charged with murder after self-managing an abortion in 2022 can move forward with her lawsuit against the local sheriff and prosecutors over the case that drew national outrage before the charges were quickly dropped, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.
Round Rock Public Library Hosts 3rd Annual ‘Paint Your Pet’ Art Show, Call for Submissions Now Open
The Round Rock Public Library is once again inviting artists of all stripes to bring a bit more color and personality to its stacks with the 3rd Annual ‘Paint Your Pet’ Art Show. Residents can submit their animal-inspired artworks starting now until August 15, with the event kicking...
According to the court, the Texas attorney general ca n’t speak with the director of Catholic Charities about migrant services.
Subscribe to The Y’all, a regular release about Texas’s persons, places, and plans that are shaped by Texas residents who live in towns across the state. A Hidalgo County judge ruled on Wednesday that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton can remove the head of a McAllen immigrant house.
Meet the Mid Presented by Allstate: Sophomore Wide Receiver Luke Hutchison
What do you want to do after graduation and why? Marine Ground, the mentors I have met while being here inspire me. Why did you choose Navy? Top of the line education while getting to play football at a high level. What would you tell somebody that is considering coming...
Process underway to set 2024-25 property tax rates
The process that determines the amount of taxes property owners will owe for this year begins Thursday, July 25, when local central appraisal districts send out certified appraisal numbers to all taxing entities in Burnet and Llano counties. Those entities, including cities, school districts, and counties, must submit their budgets,...
Burnet County Jail bookings for July 19-25, 2024
The following people were arrested and booked into the Burnet County Jail during the period of July 19-25, 2024, according to Burnet County Sheriff’s Office logs. City of residence and release information are listed when available. This list does not constitute an official court document, and all persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
How much money has the city of Austin made since introducing paid parking to South Congress?
AUSTIN, Texas — For decades, one of Austin's most iconic streets, South Congress Avenue, was known for its free, back-in parking, allowing shoppers to find a spot and immediately begin to roam along the shops. Since September 2023, the city of Austin has been implementing paid parking along the...
TxDOT, Transportation Officials Seeking Solutions to Homelessness
Transportation officials from 18 states and Washington D.C. joined TxDOT and the Federal Highway Administration for the Bridging the Gap Symposium this week. More than 150 public servants met in Austin July 24 and 25 to exchange ideas and discuss strategies to address the issue of the unhoused camping on state-owned right of way.
Cast and Creatives Announced For Arcadia at Austin Playhouse
Austin Playhouse has announced the cast and creatives for Arcadia written by Tom Stoppard and directed by Lara Toner Haddock playing September 13 – October 6, 2024. Tickets on sale Thursday, August 8 at austinplayhouse.com/arcadia. Praised by many critics as the finest play from “one of the most significant...
Parks board to ask Council to explain why it bypassed public input on a Lady Bird Lake boat rental concession
Members of the Parks and Recreation Board said Monday they will ask City Council to reexamine a 2019 ordinance that circumvented public input to allow an adventure excursion company to operate a boating concession on Lady Bird Lake. The request for Council reconsideration may be futile, board members also acknowledged....
Audit committee wants to keep a close eye on upcoming bond packages
The City Council Audit and Finance Committee wants staff to deliver quarterly updates to all relevant City Council committees on all projects being considered for Austin’s next bond package – mainly related to climate change and the effects of severe weather. At Monday’s meeting, members of the committee...
Austin PD set to receive budget increase, EMS looks for additional resources
City Manager T.C. Broadnax proposed a historic budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, with notable increases for the Austin Police Department, but emergency medical service officials are left wanting more funding to promote public safety. The proposed budget amounts to $5.9 billion, a 7% increase from the $5.5 billion budget...
UT College of Pharmacy program is looking to expand patient access
The College of Pharmacy is in the beginning stages of creating a collaborative program called Texas PharmCare, which will help combat barriers and allow pharmacists to easily access medical information necessary to assist patients with obtaining needed medication treatment. Samuel Poloyac, dean of the College of Pharmacy, shared the program’s...
City annexation petition calling for release of extra-territorial jurisdiction in south Austin
Part of south Austin could no longer belong to the city. A petition is calling for its release from the city of Austin's extra-territorial jurisdiction -- meaning it's partially under the city's control but doesn't get all the city services.
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